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Focus

Focus…this word often used by people of authority wishing you to pay attention. Sometimes we tell ourselves that we need focus. The text-book definitions of focus are: The state of maximum distinctness or clarity of an image; a center of interest or activity; close or narrow attention or concentration; and, a condition in which something can be clearly apprehended or perceived.  In different disciplines, focus is defined as the following: 

Parabolic mirror at C-D for focus

 Pathology: The region of a localized bodily infection or disease. Geology: The point of origin of an earthquake. Mathematics: A fixed point whose relationship with a directrix determines a conic section. Optics: A point at which rays of light or other radiation converge or from which they appear to diverge, as after refraction or reflection in an optical system. (http://www.thefreedictionary.com/focus)

As one gives attention to, or concentrates on a single moment, object or task….this defines focus. Consider the following, when using a camera, binoculars, a microscope or a telescope, you bring an image of your immediate environment, the world, the Universe or micro-universe into clarity such that it can be more easily viewed without fuzziness. What are some synonyms of focus for you?  

Perhaps it is clarity, distinctiveness, definition, sharpness, resolution, or point of view. Focus signifies having a central point of view which is clear and easy to observe. That view is well-defined and allows you to perceive it without ambiguity, distraction or any mistaken identity. Do you see how focus can play a role in your life? What do you focus on in your world and in your life?

Comments on: "Focus" (3)

  1. What do we focus on? What do I focus on? This is often my paradox since I have so many passions, sometimes I find it difficult to maintain. How can we choose between passions?

    • Fabulous questions…now I have one for you…which passion gives you the most joy at this moment? Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. ♥ Angi

      • That is a hard one to answer. By joy we have to take the income out of the equation. I guess like so many I have it backwards. Because the money is good doesn’t bring you joy. Once we admit to our joy then we can find the money or rather it finds you?

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